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Commercial & Office

Weā€™ve delivered exceptional cost-effective, elegant and sustainable engineering solutions over millions of square feet of commercial office space.

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Commercial & Office

Working with clients across a wide range of sectors:
We design commercial structures within urban hubs, mixed-use developments and business parks through to life science campuses. The spaces we create meet the needs of today’s occupiers whilst anticipating their future requirements.

Blue Fin Building, SE1

Maximising Value and Efficiency:
The benefits of our lean structural designĀ 

Delivering cost-efficient solutions is our top priority. An holistic approach supports you in making informed decisions at the pre-planning and planning stage, whether repurposing existing assets or opting for new builds. We drive innovation and value by minimising material use, adopting sustainable construction and specifying low carbon materials.

 

  • Architectural Vision Delivered Economically
    Structural solutions that enhance usability and sustainability without compromising architectural integrity. From floor layouts to foundations, we explore all design options to deliver the most efficient scheme, achieving significant budget and time savings.

     

  • Practical Engineering That De-Risk Sites
    A focus buildability from the start. By working closely with contractors, we reduce risks early and uncover opportunities to simplify complex strategies. Our hands-on approach results in realistic cost plans and smooth project delivery.

     

  • Integrated Value Engineering
    Geotechnical, civil, and structural engineering in-house, delivers maximum value from the outset. Even when working in a single discipline, we collaborate with the design team to streamline information, cut costs, and ensure early cost certainty.

     

  • Future-Proofing Your Investment:
    Designing flexible spaces with regular grids for alternative layouts, adaptable frames for vertical changes, and load capacities that support future extensions. This guarantees your building isnā€™t just functional today, but ready to evolve with market demands.

 

 

Planet, People and Profit:
WeĀ integrate sustainability into every stage of the RIBA framework

By working closely with you, we ensure the best choices are made, incorporating the triple bottom line framework of Planet, People and Profit, and we proactively support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

 

  • Reuse, Rebuild and the Circular Economy:Ā 
    As planners push for adapting and repurposing existing assets, developers encounter unique challenges from structural issues to logistical hurdles. We thoroughly assess sites from the outset, identifying potential problems and finding innovative solutions early, helping you to avoid costly setbacks.

  • Driving Down Embodied Carbon:Ā 
    Our lean designs use fewer and more sustainable materials, reduce building weight, and minimise foundation size. Off-site manufacturing also cuts waste and improves efficiency.

     

  • Sustainability Certification & Standards:
    Whether itā€™s achieving environmental certifications like BREEAM, LETI, or PassivHaus, or ensuring adaptability for future occupiers, we provide clear guidance to meet your projectā€™s sustainability goals.

 

 

A Decade of Collaboration: Building with Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield

Our partnership with URW has consistently delivered cost-efficient, sustainable engineering solutions for complex urban office and mixed-use projects.

Commercial & Office

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